This was the bridge that I really wanted to try after seeing it online. Incredible engineering…read morewhich uses pullies to transport vehicles and people across the water. I have used it several times already. It is not only a tourist spot but also saves me ~20 minutes every time to get to this part of town without needing to drive around.

This was one bridge that I had to see while in Bilbao. The transporting part of the bridge was…read moreworking fine, but I was a bit too late to walk on top of the bridge. I'm sure the views would have been spectacular. Designated as a UNESCO heritage site, it is one of the few remaining examples of such marvelous late 19th century engineering. There are displays of similar bridges from across the world, but this is the prettiest one IMHO. The short ride across the river takes you to either Portugalete or Getxo; both are worthy of exploring. I ended up eating and drinking in both places! Getxo has a nice long historical promenade along the water. As for the ferry itself, it has space for cars and bikes in the middle, and passengers on both sides. Watching it move across the water was mesmerizing.

Located in Bilbao's Old Town, Plaza Nueva has five different entrances. Once you reach the center,…read moreyou'll be surrounded by many pintxos bars, or as the locals call them, tabernas. Some of my favorites were: * Sorginsullo * Gure Tori * El Globo At the plaza, you will also find the Ikastola, the school where the Basque language is standardized and taught. We visited during Carnaval, so there was a huge tart, locals dressed in costumes, a stage with live bands, and even a play. Definitely worth the visit, and make sure to come hungry!

Built in 1821 the Plaza Nueva has the character of a hopping urban neighborhood. This is mostly due…read moreto the restaurants and bars that keep the atmosphere lively all day. Until 1890 when the new palace was built the Biscay government was housed here in the main building. The building is now the site of the Basque language Royal Academy. If you are visiting, take your time walking around the square checking the shops, but most importantly stop in at least a couple of pintxos bars, try a couple of pintxos and wash the down with some txakoli (Basque wine).

El Peine del Viento ('The Wind Comb') is a collection of three steel sculptures each weighing over…read morenine tons. These pieces have been positioned in the place where the city of San Sebastian ends and the sea begins, where the waves embrace the escarpments of Monte Igeldo. Eduardo Chillida, the artist, anchored the three sculptures to the rocks, so that the incoming wind would be continually 'combed' at La Concha Bay. This is a place where the wind and the sea beat together, it's most likely one of the most famous landmarks in Donosti. From the old town, it can be reached by foot (about 30-35 minutes) following the beach (starting at La Concha and heading away from the city) or by urban bus. Beautiful and serene, this is a nice sight !

Wondering through the old downtown and stumbled upon Bar Sport. It was bustling with activity this…read moreFriday night. I was still able to belly up to the bar and grab some tapas and drinks. I had a crepe filled with crab meat salad. The crepe was nice, but the crab had a bit much sauce for my liking. Still not bad though. The breaded cod tapa was nice. I love the peppers and the light breading. The salmon wafer was my favorite. Overall, pretty good tapas and a vibrant scene. Worth a visit.

What a pleasure to visit! La Casa de Juntas is certainly a required stop for any Basque, friend of…read moreBasque, or just a person who wants to understand Basque culture better. This is a really nice site. You get to visit the old Tree of of Gernika and the new Tree of Gernika, view the assembly chambers, and marvel at the gorgeous stain-glassed ceiling. All for free! If you are traveling in Basque country, you really should set aside a few hours to come to Gernika and see this place, full to the brim of Basque culture and heritage.

From the owner: Bayonne : la plus ancienne ville taurine de France Ces arènes de styles néomauresque ont été…read moreinaugurées le 18 juillet 1893. Elles contiennent aujourd'hui 10 000 places. De tous temps , les plus grands se sont donnés rendez-vous à Bayonne. Année après année, de Monzatti à Manolete, de Bienvenida à Antoñete, César Rincon, Enrique Ponce ou encore El Juli, tous les plus grands toreros y ont affronté les meilleurs élevages. Chaque année, de juillet à septembre, les arènes attirent, au cours de ses ferias une foule d'aficionados.

The Plaza de la Constitución, located in the old town of San Sebastián, occupies the heart of the…read morecity. It is where the most important and most important events of the city are celebrated, such as the traditional Tamborrada or the Santo Tomás Day fair. It is just 10 minutes from La Concha beach and is one of the places with the most history and greatest charm. The best pintxos bars in San Sebastián are located in its surroundings. The Plaza de la Constitución dates back to 1817 and the first thing that catches your attention when entering its premises are the arcades, their balconies and the numbering of the windows at the top. The reason for these numbers is that they were the boxes of the old bullring. If you ever purchased one of these apartments, you knew that the balconies were rented a few times a year to the public for them to watch the bull fights. Very interesting setup, but unique.

Within the centre of Parte Vieja (Old Town) is Constitución Square. Up until the forties, its…read morecentral building was San Sebastian's City Hall. We noticed the seal of San Sebastian above the Clock and the cafe tables at all corners within the square. The balconies of the aesthetically coloured buildings that line the Square bear numbers left over from its past when it was used as a bullring. Even if you owned an apartment here, the City retained rights to the balconies, which it could sell as box seats. Residents of course could peak over the shoulders of the paying customers.

This is one of the most iconic bridges in San Sebastian. The history of this bridge dates back to…read more1893, when a temporary wooden walkway was built to allow direct access from the city center to the Estación del Norte, the bullring or the velodrome. The final bridge was inaugurated in 1905, the feast of San Sebastián. The bridge stands out for the four monumental obelisks, located at its ends, 18 meters high and crowned by beautiful sculptures and gold decorations. I walked past it going from downtown to the bus station, but many many people admire this bridge during walking tours of the city.